Greek wayfarers, and other poems

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Greek wayfarers, and other poems

by Edwina Stanton Babcock

EN·~1 hours·44 chapters

Chapters

44 total
1

Greek Wayfarers and Other Poems

2:08
2

TO THE AMAZONS AT EPÍDAUROS

1:21
3

THE BLACK SAIL

0:35
4

WIDOWED ANDROMACHE

0:59
5

THE SACRED SHIP FROM DELOS

1:58
6

THE LITTLE SHADE

0:32
7

THE CONTRAST

0:41
8

“SHE HAD REVERENCE”

0:49
9

THE GLORY

1:47
10

SUNSET ON THE ACROPOLIS

1:00

Description

This lyrical collection weaves together the timeless myths of ancient Greece with the vivid pulse of its contemporary landscapes. From the fierce chant of Amazon warriors galloping across Epidaurus to quiet reflections beneath the Acropolis at sunset, each poem captures a distinct facet of a culture both enduring and evolving. The verses blend historic grandeur with everyday scenes—market stalls, olive groves, and seaside breezes—inviting listeners to hear Greece’s spirit in both its roar and its whisper.

Among the pieces, intimate portraits emerge—widowed Andromache mourning lost love, a sacred ship departing Delos, and humble farmers tending the earth—each voice resonating with personal longing and collective memory. The poet’s language balances classical allusion with modern sensibility, allowing listeners to feel the ancient stones underfoot while hearing contemporary footsteps. As the collection unfolds, it offers a meditative journey that celebrates both the mythic heroics and the soft, everyday beauty of Greek life.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (92K characters)

Release date

2025-03-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Edwina Stanton Babcock

1875–1965

An early 20th-century American poet and novelist, she wrote with a thoughtful, lyrical style and moved easily between verse and fiction. Her surviving books range from poetry shaped by war and travel to a 1920s novel of family, duty, and moral conflict.

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